Two were produced, aged, and bottled at Savage & Cooke Distillery with a third being sourced and then aged and bottled at the distillery.
California’s Savage & Cooke Distillery has hit a major milestone in the life of their distillery. Since beginning production in 2018, the distillery has been patiently waiting for their whiskey to come of age. The distillery was founded with the vision of combining the vast knowledge of winemaking legend, Dave Phinney, with the skills of Master Distiller Jordan Via to create whiskey that would be “uniquely Californian”. Savage & Cooke now has three offerings which are available to consumers, including a Bourbon, Rye, and American Whiskey. The Bourbon and Rye Whiskies were exclusively produced, aged, and bottled at Savage & Cooke Distillery with the American Whiskey being sourced and then aged and bottled at the distillery.
We have been very fortunate to have been able to source some great whiskey for our products. Now, along with our sourced whiskey, we have our own distillate coming of age. We are thrilled for this major distillery milestone and think our fans are going to be quite pleased with the results as well.
General Manager Lauren Blanchard
About Savage & Cooke
The Savage & Cooke distillery, owned by Napa Valley winemaker Dave Phinney, is located on historic Mare Island and opened in 2018. The decision to locate the distillery on Mare Island was due to its fascinating history as a naval shipyard, the plethora of space, stunning brownstone buildings and its proximity to both the Napa Valley and San Francisco. Savage & Cooke distills, ages, finishes and bottles a range of brown spirits including bourbon, whiskey and rye.
Savage & Cooke Distillery was recently named California Bourbon Distillery of the year at the New York International Spirits Competition. To learn more about the distillery and their whiskey visit https://savageandcooke.com/.
About the Whiskies:
With this new whiskey, there is also new packaging as part of the brand’s evolution. The three whiskies sporting this new look are now available for whiskey fans across the United States. Here is a little about what to expect in each bottle:
Savage & Cooke Rye Whiskey
This rye whiskey starts with grains grown within 50 miles of the distillery. All areas of production took place on Mare Island with five batches of distillate being blended for consistency prior to barreling. Aging took place in White American Oak barrels for a minimum of three years. Once deemed mature, a portion of the rye is transferred to Dave Phinney’s Grenache barrels for a period of about two months. This additional aging adds flavor, texture and character. The result is intriguing and inviting right from the start. Citrus, tropical and floral notes evolve to white pepper and toasty vanilla on the palate. This rye is rich, layered and complete. It weighs in at 100 proof.
Savage & Cooke Bourbon Whiskey
Like with the rye whiskey, this bourbon starts with grains grown within 50 miles of the distillery and all areas of production take place on Mare Island. Consistency is aways a top priority at Savage & Cooke. To achieve this in our bourbon, five batches of distillate were blended prior to barreling. Aging took place in White American Oak barrels for at least three years. Once deemed mature, a portion of the bourbon is transferred to Dave Phinney’s Cabernet Sauvignon barrels for about two months. This creates a mature yet lively and loaded bourbon with character. The result is aromas of orange peel and honey mingle with toasty oak and caramel notes that are consistent through the palate. Lush and complex, gorgeous start to finish. This offering checks in at a 100 proof.
Savage & Cooke American Whiskey
Each barrel was hand-selected for its unique attributes. The barrels were purchased by S&C in their youth and aged at the S&C distillery which provided the desired climate for development. This whiskey starts the aging process in ex-bourbon barrels being slowly and steadily aged for a minimum of four years. Once deemed mature the American Whiskey is transferred to Dave Phinney’s Zinfandel barrels for a period of about two months. This additional aging adds flavor, texture and character. The result is a delicious and bold with aromas of maple wood, caramel and black cherries. Flavors are rich and dense with an impressive finish. This is a cask strength whiskey that weighs in at 113 proof.
To learn more about the distillery and their whiskey visit https://savageandcooke.com/.
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